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Thinking of spending a bunch of money on tools. Table saw, miter saw, maybe a planer. Before I do, how do I learn to operate safely? Can I just read and watch videos, should I look for a class or something? I don't have any mentors in this realm.
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May 3, 2023 20:48
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Leperflesh posted:IMO it's better to get one new big tool at a time, and focus on learning and using it exclusively for a bit. Adding several big new tools at once can be a bit overwhelming. Also do you have a specific project in mind? I like to just get what I need for the next project, so I have a thing to try to do on the new tool, and my experience with some tools helps to inform me of what I might actually prefer in the next one. Hadn't seen yer edit, good point. Probably worth going one at a time. I keep almost buying one, and then na I don't need more crap. The current idea is garden/planter/work benches. I've got a pretty legit scrap pile that's just going to rot and cause problems. I don't need a fancy saw to get rid of it, but maybe it's more ~rewarding~ that way 
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May 4, 2023 01:42
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Organizing the scrap. Around 200 square feet of 2x6 cedar, some in pretty good shape. I was thinking a planer to clean them up and remove the poo poo paint someone slathered on. Maybe turn some scrap into wood worth more than the tool. Is this a reasonable thing to do? I think the safety concern here is just make sure no screws remain, anything else?
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May 5, 2023 18:11
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Thanks guysMr. Mambold posted:My personal tool-buying recommend would be just a nice bandsaw for starters. It's safer and more user-friendly than those you've mentioned, and you can make things from wood. Huh. I see a lot less out there about band saws. Is there a reason the hardware store wants to sell me the other ones instead? Also, is it for smaller scale? For reference, these are the types of work I see myself getting into https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDDRwZ1MoLw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4Dml53_h_c I'm definitely holding off on the table saw for now, y'all confirm that might be a risky one to dive in unassisted.
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May 5, 2023 20:57
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Heh, that's part of why I posted those, I figured there were learning moments. Thanks, that clarifies a lot of the saw situation. Ya, I do have some 8 foot cuts to make on 8x4 sheets, but like you said, do it with the hand held. I might enjoy the ability to shelve things vs take up a whole corner, but a step towards turning the garage into a shop could be a benefit
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May 5, 2023 21:36
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Jhet posted:Tbf, I had the same reaction in a conversation where someone said they don’t keep baking soda in their kitchen because they never use it. To which I replied, then how do you eat? They just meant they didn’t use baking soda. You can see where this goes. I love posts like this. They make me feel like rain man trying to comprehend who's on first
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May 16, 2023 17:38
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blunt for century posted:I work full time in a professional wood shop, but it's run by two folks who don't really "get" woodworking, tool maintenance, or shop safety. Currently my two biggest hurdles here are dust and air compressors. They'll just let these things run all day and night without use, just slowly leaking and refilling to 150psi. Apparently I'm also the only one here who drains the condensation from them (got a liter and a half from the 15gal DeWalt my first time draining it). I've left notes around the shop, notes on the door, brought it up in shop meetings and individually, but nothing seems to work. This just sounds like ordinary laziness. If they don't care about shortened life, and you do the draining, seems fine? If they try to run them past when they're wearing out, that sounds dangerous
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May 18, 2023 18:02
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We had a 2000 psi hydrogen tank rusted to the point of leaking. Mildly alarmed, we asked the vendor to address the issue. They came and looked, said eh it's just a small leak, we'll come back in a few days. This tank is about 20 feet from my posting station too, I'm looking at it (well, the non leaky current one) now Epitope fucked around with this message at 20:02 on May 18, 2023 |
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May 18, 2023 19:35
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I'm glad covid trained me on hazardous particulates. Reclaimed cedar deck
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Jun 11, 2023 02:12
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Did all the tops with the planer. Getting lazy with the sides. The set up and tear down of the planer is a significant hurtle, and I'm almost out of blades. Tried a putty knife, rasp, don't have a router or belt sander. Orbital sander not the ticket except for final clean up. Found a decent method. Really getting a lot of mileage out of this diamond finger. This is the third project it's played a good sized roll.
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Jun 25, 2023 14:33
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I think the point where I started having fun with home ownership is the point I started regularly using corded saws on the house
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Aug 14, 2023 00:45
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Wood and saws and math and drugs are cool. Only mix three at a time tho
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Aug 29, 2023 20:47
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A C shaped clip that pops over the whole rail?
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Dec 15, 2023 20:36
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I have a blend of beeswax and coconut oil that I made for my face, and I rubbed it on some wood today. Might try some iron on ski wax too, we've got some of the good stuff (PFAS)
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Apr 17, 2024 22:33
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My previous owner made one like that, with a solid core door as the top. It's sturdy, supports a vice
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Apr 22, 2024 22:32
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